Vision Zero Rapid Response-Paving Signs and Marking Signs

The City of Tampa's Mobility Department is seeking bids for the Vision Zero Rapid Response-Paving Signs and Marking Signs project (Bid No. 26-P-00019), which encompasses comprehensive transportation infrastructure services. The procurement involves multiple key deliverables, including 1,700 square yards of asphalt milling at various depths, 1,700 tons of asphalt concrete friction course, 25-45 single post sign installations, 200 retroreflective pavement markers, and extensive white and yellow painted and thermoplastic pavement markings. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed equipment lists, installation descriptions, and professional references. The bid opening is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an initial award period of two years and potential for three additional one-year renewals. Qualified contractors will be expected to perform road infrastructure improvements aligned with the City of Tampa's Vision Zero traffic safety initiative, demonstrating technical expertise in paving, signage, and pavement marking services.

The solicitation includes significant set-aside and participation requirements for disadvantaged businesses, specifically offering bid discounts for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) and Underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (U-WMBE). Certified businesses can receive up to a 5% bid discount, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, with preference given to Black-owned, Hispanic-owned, Women-owned, Asian-owned, and Native American-owned firms. The contract includes a $20,000 contingency and requires a public construction bond. Potential vendors are drawn from a pre-identified list of 18 diverse businesses, including MBE, SLBE, and WBE certified contractors primarily located in the Tampa, Plant City, and Orlando regions. The estimated contract budget is approximately $1,000,000, with potential usage by the Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. Bidders must also comply with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and equal employment opportunity provisions.